Deep Ruby in colour - impenetrable at the core, with a tawny rim developing. The classic tar and roses - also orange peel, earth and a note of menthol. Medium plus body and intensity on the palate with those same aromatics coming through on the palate - finishing with typical dry tannins. An excellent Barolo drinking well right now. Could go on for several more years. See previous note on August 2021.
Deep Ruby in colour - impenetrable at the core, with a tawny rim developing. The classic tar and roses - also orange peel, earth and a note of menthol. Medium plus body and intensity on the palate with those same aromatics coming through on the palate - finishing with typical dry tannins. An excellent Barolo drinking well right now. Could go on for several more years. See previous note on August 2021.
Sep 17th, 2023
Dried cherries. Brooding. Coffee grounds. Licorice. Earthy minerality. Cinnamon. Compost. Mint
Dried cherries. Brooding. Coffee grounds. Licorice. Earthy minerality. Cinnamon. Compost. Mint
Apr 26th, 2022Ruby red with a tawny rim. Aromas of menthol, mint, black and red fruits with a touch of licorice and tar. Similar notes on the medium to full bodied palate. Finishes with chalky, fine, drying tannins. This producer was one of the early adopters of using small French oak Barriques. This influence was noticeable 4 years ago in my first Delectable note on this wine but now it has all come together and in balance. Looking forward to trying the 3rd one in 2 or 3 years time.
Ruby red with a tawny rim. Aromas of menthol, mint, black and red fruits with a touch of licorice and tar. Similar notes on the medium to full bodied palate. Finishes with chalky, fine, drying tannins. This producer was one of the early adopters of using small French oak Barriques. This influence was noticeable 4 years ago in my first Delectable note on this wine but now it has all come together and in balance. Looking forward to trying the 3rd one in 2 or 3 years time.
Aug 1st, 2021
Second day. Still aggressive tannins... but nice flavors
Second day. Still aggressive tannins... but nice flavors
Jun 25th, 2018
Lighter, easier drinking. Delicious.
Lighter, easier drinking. Delicious.
Mar 6th, 2018It doesn't feel right. Huge tannin structure but not much else going on. Completely closed nose with a hint of savory earth and leather. Will revisit
It doesn't feel right. Huge tannin structure but not much else going on. Completely closed nose with a hint of savory earth and leather. Will revisit
Feb 8th, 2018Mid Crimson. Notes of cherry savouriness with a slight tar influence. Tastes more New World than old world with the use of French Barriques and ripe fruit. Finishes as always with dry tannins. A modern rendition of Barolo.
Mid Crimson. Notes of cherry savouriness with a slight tar influence. Tastes more New World than old world with the use of French Barriques and ripe fruit. Finishes as always with dry tannins. A modern rendition of Barolo.
May 17th, 2017
2007 Piedmont are drinking so well right now. Crazy good with Japanese Wagyu
2007 Piedmont are drinking so well right now. Crazy good with Japanese Wagyu
Dec 29th, 2016
Violet's roses and black cherries.. Lots off wood tannin and more...
Violet's roses and black cherries.. Lots off wood tannin and more...
Oct 2nd, 2016
Hot at first. Blows of with some decanting.
Hot at first. Blows of with some decanting.
Apr 29th, 2016
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
